Job: Montessori Trained Teacher

Job Description

Job Type: Full time, Salaried

Wage: $35,000-$50,000/yr. 

Location: Salida, CO.

Job Description:

We are currently accepting resumes for Montessori-trained teachers at all levels for the upcoming 2024/2025 school year. This is a Full-Time position that will run from early August until late May, operating on a 4-day school week, from Mondays to Thursdays. If you have a warm and collaborative personality and are interested in becoming a part of a close and caring community, and making a difference in the lives of our students, please forward your resume and letter of interest to [email protected].

Job Description:

We are currently seeking experienced, reliable, and innovative Montessori teachers to join our school. As a Montessori teacher, your key responsibilities will include creating lesson plans and curricula that focus on developing the social, physical, intellectual, and emotional skills of each child. You will also be responsible for assessing children's individual needs and communicating with parents as and when required.

To excel in this role, you should be able to create a nurturing, stimulating classroom environment where every child feels valued and included. Successful Montessori teachers should be lifelong learners, capable of inspiring a love for learning in their students. Exceptional candidates can accept failure, learn from their mistakes, and embrace creativity and independence.

Responsibilities:

• Observing, guiding, supervising, and assessing children while they learn in the classroom environment.
• Developing lesson plans, independent learning exercises, curricula, and methods that cater to the needs of the individual child.
• Creating and maintaining a safe, clean, stimulating classroom where all children feel safe and valued.
• Establishing rapport and building relationships with students based on trust.
• Setting an excellent example for students and instilling good values in them like honesty, accountability, understanding, tolerance, respect, love, and kindness.
• Monitoring and assessing student progress and writing up reports.
• Ensuring classroom supplies and equipment are available and in working condition.
• Updating records on the school database and handling various other administrative tasks.
• Participating in school activities and accompanying students on field trips.
• Interviewing and assisting with the training of all new teachers.

Montessori Teacher Requirements:

• A bachelor’s degree in early childhood teaching, education, or a related discipline is recommended.
• Completed training at an accredited Montessori Center.
• Additional courses or training in education would be advantageous.
• Passionate about alternative education.
• An ability to teach groups of children of varying ages, needs, and abilities.
• Patience and excellent observational, communication, and diagnostic skills.
• The ability to multitask, keep calm under pressure, and treat everyone with love and respect.
• Excellent planning and organizational skills.
• A lifelong learner who can be a good role model for children.

Benefits:

• Full-Time Salary, ranging from $35-50K based on position and experience.
• $3,000 relocation bonus
• Colorado PERA participant
• Health Insurance Stipend (starting at $250/month)
• A culture that values Equity, Accountability, Integrity, Collaboration, and Fun with a shared vision.